lantern_kid (lantern_kid) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-23 17:48:00

Entry tags:

inactive - henry jordan, iris west, npc - jai west

Keystone, 4 PM
Henry cut his last class today. He needs to make it out to Keystone by 4 their time, to be able to catch Iris alone. He doesn't want to talk to Jai right now... he'd be tempted to punch him in the face.

So Henry lands unseen behind the bleachers and steps out, dressed in normal clothes again, approaching the cheerleaders as they disband. Normally, he has a different motive when approaching a band of cheerleaders after practice, but today, it's business that brings him here. He stands nearby, hoping that Iris notices him waiting.

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catchmeifyoucan
2010-03-23 11:01 pm UTC (link)

Iris waved to a couple of her friends as she put her pom-poms in a duffle bag and slipped into her warm-up suit over her cheer uniform. She'd just need to get out of sight...and then she could zip right home. She walked towards the bleachers, humming a little to herself. Her eyes went wide when she noticed Henry.

"Henry!" She rushed at him, giving him a bear hug. "Hi! It's so great to see you!"

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Iris!" he grins, giving her a hug. "How was practice?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Fun! But CRAZY. We have states coming soon." She smiled at him. "What brings you here?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	"You got a minute?" he asks, looking around. He's hoping Jai isn't here to meet Iris after practice or anything. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	"For you, I've got as many minutes as you need." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	He playfully tosses her hair with his hand, an affectionate "older-brother"-type move. "Thanks. I've got a story to tell you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	She wrinkled her nose at the mussing of her hair. "What's up?" she asked, tilting her head to one side. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	"I found someone who I think would be a great addition to the JLA. He's gentle, kind, it looks like he's already got some basic combat training, a really useful power... but I'm not sure if he'll be accepted." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	"That's awesome! New team members are always AWESOME!" She raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you think he'll be accepted?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	"Well... okay, he was raised by his grandparents. His mom was in jail. After his grandparents died, he started living on the streets, about 6 months ago, and he looked into who his father was." He frowns. "His dad was Cicada, Iris." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh." Iris bit her lip, and started playing with a loose strand of her hair. "Well....just because his dad was a crazy psycho killer, doesn't mean that he's going to be one too, right? I mean, if he was raised by his grandparents and didn't even know who his dad was...that doesn't really mean anything if he's a good person, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	"I think so," Henry nods. "I've spent the last couple days with him -- I let him stay with me until we can get stuff sorted out and find him a place. He's the most gentle guy I've ever met. But... well... not everyone agrees." He frowns. "Someone has already declared him about to go evil and betray us all without even meeting him first." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	Iris sighed. She had a pretty good guess who that someone was. "Would that someone be....Jai?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	He sighs. "Yeah. He's not even talking to me because I did this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	She let out another sigh of her own, giving him a small smile. "Do you want me to try and talk to him for you? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	He sighs. "I don't know. I'm not sure I care. I mean... if he wants to be an ass, that's just his business, right? You're willing to give Josh a try, and that's what matters." He smiles, a little unconvincingly. "He's got healing powers... really helpful for a superhero team." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	She put a hand on his shoulder. "He'll come around. You'll see. He won't stay mad forever. I'm sure once he gets to know Josh better, things will be fine." She nodded. "It is. Always useful in a dire situation." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-23 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	"I don't think he'll give Josh a chance," Henry replies. "Iris... he's really fragile. He'll take any snide thing Jai says to heart, and it will hurt him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-23 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	"I see," she said, "Maybe...you could help me explain that to him?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-24 12:02 am UTC (link)
	"Maybe," he shrugs. "If you want me to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-24 12:05 am UTC (link)
	"I think it might help a little....he is being kinda unfair." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-24 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Henry catches himself before he says, more than kinda... "Okay. I'll do that." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	dareyoutorun 2010-03-26 12:55 am UTC (link)
	Jai has somehow found a way not to think about what Henry's done by inviting Cicada's kid to be his new best buddy-super-friend, and he's working on his math homework at the kitchen table. He's pretty busy right now, so he might not immediately hear anyone come into the house. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-26 12:57 am UTC (link)
	Iris entered the kitchen with Henry. "Hi Jai!" She jerked thumb in Henry's direction. "I bought a friend!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 01:10 am UTC (link)
	Henry looks serious. "Hi," he says simply. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dareyoutorun 2010-03-26 01:11 am UTC (link)
	Jai smiles at his sister as she comes in. "Oh, boy. Girl party. I'll be upstairs." Jai says. Then he sees Henry. "I'll definitely be upstairs. You two have a good time." he says, starting to collect his books. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-26 01:37 am UTC (link)
	Iris zipped around the counter so that she was standing right behind him. "Sit down. NOW. We're going to have a talk." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 01:41 am UTC (link)
	Henry doesn't say a word. He's trying to keep his expression neutral. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dareyoutorun
2010-03-26 01:44 am UTC (link)

"Iris, I'm not up for talking. Really, I'm not. I've had a craptastic day, and this isn't going to improve my mood." Jai says, trying not to be pissed at his sister.

Most times, Iris means well and Jai loves her for it, but this isn't one of those times, even if she is using the Serious Face.

"Now, we can do this, or I can go to Mexico for an hour or six while you two sort out whatever you're looking to sort out." he says.

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 01:50 am UTC (link)
	"See, Iris?" Henry sighs. "I told you. Not worth it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

catchmeifyoucan
2010-03-26 01:55 am UTC (link)

Iris gave them both Very Stern Looks.

"No. We need to have a talk. What we have to 'sort out' is right here in this kitchen." Iris looked at her brother. "We need to talk about the guy that Henry wants to bring into the Young Justice League. Now, you have a choice- we can either talk here, or in Mexico or wherever you decide to run off to. It's your choice. But we're talking about this guys, and that's final."

Yes she is being serious. Very serious.

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	dareyoutorun 2010-03-26 02:04 am UTC (link)
	Jai rolls his eyes, sets his books down on the counter, and leans back. He's not sitting, and he's not looking at Henry, though his next comment is pretty pointed. "Wow, Henry. That's pretty low, going after my sister for back up. You gonna have my Mom and Dad get on my case next because I don't like your new friend?" Jai asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"What, so you're the only Flash kid I should talk to when I find a child of a Flash foe?" Henry replies. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	catchmeifyoucan 2010-03-26 02:42 am UTC (link)
	"I think you may have overreacted a bit, Jai." Iris said. "Just because someone's parents are evil- it doesn't mean that they are too. Henry's told me all about Josh, and he really seems like a nice guy that we should all give a chance." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dareyoutorun
2010-03-26 02:48 am UTC (link)

"This is unbelievable. I expected it from Henry, but you, Irey? This guy's dad tried to kill OUR dad. Who's to say he isn't the same kind of guy? Who's to say he didn't lie to your face when you were hanging out with him, Henry?" Jai asks.

"Do you even realize what taking this guy in could mean? If any of his old man's friends are watching for him, they're going to come after him, because I can't imagine Daddy Dearest is going to be cool with him hanging out with the enemy.

Or did you just assume we'd all close ranks around him because you said so, Henry?" Jai asks.

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 03:11 am UTC (link)
	"Your faith in me is overwhelming, Jai," Henry replies snidely. "I'll have you know, I looked into his story and it checks out. His dad doesn't even know he exists, which you'd know if you even heard me out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dareyoutorun
2010-03-26 03:29 am UTC (link)

"And you're sure of that? How do you know he isn't lying, Henry? That ring of yours can do a lot of things, but last I checked, it doesn't read minds. And worse yet...what happens on the day Cicada finds out and wants to have a father-son picnic?

You think he'll still want to be best friends if it means getting to know his psycho old man?" Jai asks. He has no idea why his friend believes in this guy enough to toss everyone else under the bus to save him.

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 03:46 am UTC (link)
	"He wants to make up for what his dad did. And if you think someone earns all the karma of their dad, then you've got one hell of an ego about you... and that's coming from me." He shakes his head. "Besides, he was raised by his mom's parents, who were perfectly law-abiding citizens, and there's records of that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dareyoutorun
2010-03-26 04:26 am UTC (link)

"Well, let's just say I've seen enough of the apple not falling far from the tree between you, me, Irey, Terry, Corrina, Jon, Cait, Petra and Traya to believe that maybe...just maybe...I'm not wrong." Jai says.

"But you do what you want, man. You've made up your mind, and I've made up mine. I'd ask if we can agree to disagree, but I don't see that happening, so how do you want to handle this?" Jai asks.

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 04:32 am UTC (link)
	"I'm trying to get him into the League, Jai," Henry explains. "He's got useful powers, and he's a good guy. It's not right that you're going to hold his dad's crimes against him!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dareyoutorun 2010-03-26 04:36 am UTC (link)
	"You know, I'm watching your back too, on this. If the situation was flipped, and this was Black Hand's kid wanting in after all the times he's tried to kill your dad, are you telling me you'd be willing to let that slide if he says he's trying to clean up his father's name?" Jai asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"Well, first of all, I'm not sure if Black Hand ever was able to have a kid, since it usually requires a living partner," Henry points out, "but if you promised me that he was a good guy, and told me you'd checked him out? I'd give him a chance. You know, because I trust you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dareyoutorun
2010-03-26 04:46 am UTC (link)

"It's not YOU I don't trust. It's HIM! I've trusted you on a lot of crazier things since we've been friends. Besides, I gave Avalon a chance because you vouched for him. You said he was cool, and I heard you out." Jai says.

He's got a list of examples he could bring up, but he won't just now. Henry's will is made of iron, and trying to change his mind would be about as easy as trying to make the Earth spin backward. Jai's pretty sure he could get the Earth to budge on this before he'll get Henry to change his mind.

He sighs. "Who else have you told about him?"

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 04:53 am UTC (link)
	"Jon," he notes. "And Jon's willing to give him a chance. I called Allanah, too. Her first words? 'What do we know about this guy?'" He shakes his head. "Neither one wondered how I possibly could have fucked up so badly." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dareyoutorun
2010-03-26 05:00 am UTC (link)

"Well, they aren't exactly affected by this like I am. He gets on the team, I'm going to have deal with him all the time, and I don't know how cool I am with that.

But...I'll make you a deal. I'll meet this guy, once. If I don't like him, you leave off of me about it, and I'll keep my personal objections about this whole thing to myself. I won't run him out of town, but I'm not going out of my way to welcome him, either." Jai says.

"Meanwhile, we can let bygones be bygones on this one and not talk about it anymore."

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	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 05:25 am UTC (link)
	"Giving him a chance is all I wanted, man," Henry replies. "If you'll meet him and give him a chance... that's good enough for me. And if you want to see what I dug up about him... I'll e-mail you the records." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dareyoutorun 2010-03-26 07:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, I want to see everything, Henry. But I'll give him a chance, if only because you believe in him so fervently." Jai says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lantern_kid 2010-03-26 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	Henry smiles and claps his friend on the shoulder. "Thanks, man." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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